What will life be like for landlords with student property once Section 21 repossessions are banned? Purple Frog analyses the government's announcement.
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by Patrick Garratt - 16th April 2019 
The Chancellor's Spring Statement: a quick guide of the bits of interest to landlords and property investors.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 14th March 2019 
The tenant fee ban will start on 1st June 2019. Here's what landlords with student property need to know about this mammoth change in the private rented sector.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 21st January 2019 
Two new pieces of research claim online-only agencies might not always offer vendors the best deal. Student property sales expert Stephen Haigh takes a look and makes the case for traditional estate agency, especially for specialist property sales.
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The Autumn 2018 Budget had a few nuggets for landlords. Anyone expecting Philip Hammond to raise the private rented sector and buy-to-let investors up to the sunny uplands will be disappointed. Here's our overview of the Chancellor's announcements for the industry.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 30th October 2018 Government responds to petition calling for the reintroduction of mortgage interest relief and the 3% stamp duty surcharge to be dropped.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 19th July 2018 
The tenant fees bill, which will ban letting agents and landlords from charging tenants unnecessary fees, is one step closer to law. Managing Director, Patrick Garratt, looks at what this means for landlords.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 3rd May 2018 
New research shows several shifts in the buy-to-let market, Property investors are showing increasing interest in houses in multiple occupation. Meanwhile, the market is showing signs that the middle ground is being hollowed out.
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The Parliamentary Select Committee tasked with reviewing the tenant fee ban has recommended reducing the amount of deposit landlords can ask from tenants. Patrick Garratt looks at this and its other recommendations.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 5th April 2018 
Housing Minister, Heather Wheeler, has announced that letting agents will get a new mandatory code of practice, enforced by an independent regulator. Patrick Garratt has a look at the announcement.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 3rd April 2018 